Who Is Running in New Mexico Congressional District 3rd in 2026?
Last updated: March 4, 2026
Teresa Leger Fernandez
(Incumbent)Economy
HighTeresa Leger Fernandez supports economic measures, voting in favor of the American Rescue Plan Act (H.R. 1319) and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684). She voted against bills H.R. 4758 and H.R. 4626, which involved repealing taxpayer subsidies for home electrification and amending energy conservation standards. She also opposed efforts to expand the classification of tipped wages, citing concerns about the stagnant minimum wage, and criticizes "Trump's economy" for high prices and unemployment.
Immigration
HighTeresa Leger Fernandez supports comprehensive immigration reform, including an earned path to citizenship through the U.S. Citizenship Act and protections for DACA recipients. She advocates for the Farm Workforce Modernization Act and for restoring Head Start services to immigrant children. Representative Leger Fernandez voted against Department of Homeland Security funding in 2026 due to concerns about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) abuses and a lack of accountability measures. She also supported robust funding to hire additional Border Patrol and Customs and Border Protection officers.
Healthcare
HighRepresentative Teresa Leger Fernandez supports lowering healthcare costs, evidenced by her vote against H.R. 6703 in 2025 and her role in passing the Inflation Reduction Act. She advocates for fully funding Medicare, Medicaid, and community health centers to ensure accessible, affordable care for all Americans. She has also co-sponsored legislation to address rural healthcare workforce shortages and opposed Republican amendments targeting transgender rights and parental healthcare decisions.
Republican Candidate
No Republican candidate has been confirmed for this race yet. Check back after the primary.
| Issue | Teresa Leger Fernandez |
|---|---|
| Economy | Teresa Leger Fernandez supports economic measures, voting in favor of the American Rescue Plan Act (H.R. 1319) and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684). She voted against bills H.R. 4758 and H.R. 4626, which involved repealing taxpayer subsidies for home electrification and amending energy conservation standards. She also opposed efforts to expand the classification of tipped wages, citing concerns about the stagnant minimum wage, and criticizes "Trump's economy" for high prices and unemployment. High |
| Immigration | Teresa Leger Fernandez supports comprehensive immigration reform, including an earned path to citizenship through the U.S. Citizenship Act and protections for DACA recipients. She advocates for the Farm Workforce Modernization Act and for restoring Head Start services to immigrant children. Representative Leger Fernandez voted against Department of Homeland Security funding in 2026 due to concerns about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) abuses and a lack of accountability measures. She also supported robust funding to hire additional Border Patrol and Customs and Border Protection officers. High |
| Healthcare | Representative Teresa Leger Fernandez supports lowering healthcare costs, evidenced by her vote against H.R. 6703 in 2025 and her role in passing the Inflation Reduction Act. She advocates for fully funding Medicare, Medicaid, and community health centers to ensure accessible, affordable care for all Americans. She has also co-sponsored legislation to address rural healthcare workforce shortages and opposed Republican amendments targeting transgender rights and parental healthcare decisions. High |
| Climate & Energy | Teresa Leger Fernandez voted against the Homeowner Energy Freedom Act (H.R. 4758) and the Home Appliance Protection and Affordability Act (H.R. 4626), indicating support for energy conservation standards. She advocates for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in New Mexico's industries, including dairy farms and oil and gas. Leger Fernandez views addressing climate change as a job creator that benefits both the environment and the economy. She also opposes efforts to sell off millions of acres of public land. High |
| Abortion & Reproductive Rights | Teresa Leger Fernandez supports abortion rights and reproductive freedom, voting in favor of the Women’s Health Protection Act, the Right to Contraception Act, and the Ensuring Women’s Right to Reproductive Freedom Act. She views the overturning of Roe v. Wade as stripping women's liberties. She is also endorsed by Reproductive Freedom for All. High |
| Foreign Policy | Teresa Leger Fernandez voted for the Additional Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2022, providing $40 billion for Ukraine. She also supported the 21st Century Peace Through Strength Act, which authorizes seizing Russian assets, sanctions Iran, China, and Hamas, and includes defensive military aid to Israel. She emphasized that this package provides crucial humanitarian assistance to Gaza, stating that such funding was key to her vote. Her position aims to defend democracy against authoritarian regimes, such as Russia, Iran, and China. High |
| Education | Teresa Leger Fernandez supports higher education accessibility for all students, proposing the America’s College Promise Act for tuition-free community college and investment in Hispanic Serving Institutions and Tribal Colleges. As a Member of the Education and Workforce Committee, she advocates for investing in teachers and school resources, introducing the Loan Forgiveness for Educators Act and cosponsoring the Advancing Toward Impact Aid Full Funding Act. She also launched the bipartisan Head Start to Congress Caucus to promote early childhood education. High |
| Gun Policy | Teresa Leger Fernandez supports gun safety laws and was endorsed by Giffords, an organization dedicated to reducing gun violence through policies like strong gun safety laws. She supported the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (S. 2938), the Protecting Our Kids Act (H.R. 7910), and H.R. 8, the Bipartisan Background Checks Act. These legislative actions reflect her stance on gun policy. Medium |
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